birth defects?

[teenmom1998]

How does birth defects happen is it in the family blood? Or what you eat or if you get hurt? I'm suppose to have my very first baby check up Aug 1 I'm 7weeks tomorrow and I just don't want nothing happening to my baby I'm scared to death I'm pretty sure it's to early to determine the baby has birth defects since I'm not to far along but I'll be 13 weeks when I see the doctor.

[pati_201520142012]

I was extremely worried before my first appointment about same thing and about not finding a heartbeat. On Tuesday I had my first ob appointment and I was so surprised and excited about seeing my baby for the first time he/she wouldn't stop moving and waiving arms even the dr. Screaming omg omg!! All my fears went away and now I'm a million times more excited I'm 11 weeks...don't sweat it your baby will be just fine congrats! c:

[KriCro77]

Birth defects are actually pretty rare. I caught myself worrying about that alot too. Until I realized how rare and unlikely it was. But trust me when I tell you to please just enjoy this pregnancy and have faith that everything will be ok. Worrying so much takes away from all the joy you should have. I worried way too much and I look back and wish I hadn't. Theres nothing we can do other than take good care of our body, eat healthy, see our ob, and have faith. Your baby will be perfect no matter what :)

[newmomma8]

Don't think about the negative I know it's easier said than done but don't scare urself and put all these bad things in ur head .

[ktgrant23]

Huh?

[teenmom1998]

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